Jeff Pierce wrote:
> Since this thread won't die can I ask a question? My 92 V8 is the
> first automatic I've owned and there are times compression is needed.
>
> Onion Valley is a favorite hiking sport 8000 ft gain in 10 mi.
> Comming
> down I use 2nd gear or even 1st gear on the auto to allow the engine
> to
> do some of the breaking. The transmission gets HOT very HOT. With no
>
> trailer behind it cannot really break its own weight over that
> distance.
>
> I'd definately prefer the manual on those trips!
>
> Jeff
Excellent point that's often overlooked.
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